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Eemilä Home Museum: A Step Back in Time

Discover Finnish heritage at Eemilä Home Museum in Hiltulanlahti, a charming destination showcasing traditional life and culture.

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Experience the charm of rural Finnish life at the Eemilä Home Museum in Hiltulanlahti. This beautifully restored farmhouse showcases artifacts and traditions from the 19th and 20th centuries, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of Finnish farmers and their families.

A brief summary to Eemilä Home Museum

  • Thursday 11 am-4 pm
  • Friday 11 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 11 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Visit during the opening hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to ensure access.
  • Check the museum's schedule for special events or workshops that might coincide with your visit.
  • Take time to explore the surrounding nature trails for a complete experience of the area's beauty.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Kuopio city center, take bus number 25, 25A, 31 or 35 towards Hiltulanlahti. The bus ride takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Get off at the 'Hiltulanlahti Th P' bus stop. From there, it's a short walk to the Eemilä Home Museum. A single ticket for 2 zones costs approximately 4.75 EUR.

  • Taxi

    From Kuopio city center, a taxi ride to Eemilä Home Museum takes around 15-20 minutes. Taxi fares in Kuopio start at 7.0 EUR, with an additional charge of 1.7 EUR per kilometer. A 15 km ride would cost approximately 32.5 EUR.

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The Eemilä Home Museum, nestled in the serene village of Hiltulanlahti near Kuopio, offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Finnish farmhouse. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural heritage of Finland, with a focus on rural life from the 1800s to the 1970s. The museum is located on a farm that has been called Eemilä since its establishment, named after the first farmer, Eemil Sikanen. The farm was separated from the larger Pietilä estate in 1788 and has remained in the same family since. Today, the museum is owned by Anneli, the widow of Eemil's grandson, Martti Sikanen. The museum complex includes two traditional log houses representing 19th-century building styles. The smaller Crofter's hut, known as the Red Hut, has been renovated to depict the lifestyle of early 20th-century Eastern Finland. The museum houses around 2,500 artifacts organized into themed exhibits such as housing, hunting and fishing, agriculture, handicrafts, and forestry. Most items originate from the Eemilä farm and the Tienpää farm, Anneli's home farm. Visitors can explore the handicraft shed, outhouse (museum only), and exhibits dedicated to forestry, horse keeping, carpentry, shoemaking, cooking, hunting, fishing, laundry, agriculture, and weaving. The Red Hut offers a glimpse into the joys and sorrows of life in the early 20th century, with a strong sense of hope for a better future. The museum occasionally hosts workshops and events that highlight traditional skills and crafts.

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